VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) Looking to get an idea of how much interest there is in these, last time I sold 10-pairs. Tired of always adjusting the rear wheel bearings on your VW? Rip the wheel off a time or two? Well I've got the solution for you! Adapter plates that will allow you to bolt on mk4 spindles, hubs, and brakes onto the rear beam of any mk1/2/3 US market VW. These parts can be found ANYWHERE in NorthAmerica, so no special ordering Polo parts from Europe. The plates are machined out of 3/4in thick 6061-t6 aluminum, and they set the rear wheel back about 1/4in. Yeah, it changes stuff, get over it. It is up to YOU to decide how you want to get to 4x100 spacing, or if you want to change over to 5x100. I've welded and drilled the hubs for 12mm ARP studs, but you can probably just drill and install 14mm studs (way easier). Each set includes 2 plates (R/L) and all the mounting hardware. You will need the 6 spindle stock spindle bolts though, and sometimes they need to be shortened 3mm or so. Price is $135 a pair, shipped in the US. So, who wants a pair? https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,109912#msg-109912 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:32:04 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,118035#msg-118035 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,118035#msg-118035 I have more on the shelf.
Price is still $135.
Keep your wheels on!]]> culberro Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:10:32 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117828#msg-117828 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117828#msg-117828 RALLYRS Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:10:21 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117790#msg-117790 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117790#msg-117790
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Robert, if you have any left, I'd be up for a set or two. I'm building a Mk. II next year, and since my other two cars are Mk. IV's, this would allow for much less spares.

Would these allow for a 5x100 disc brake conversion on the rear?

I could ship them out next week.

And yes, it allows a standard mk4 rear brake/hub/stub to be bolted onto a mk1/2/3 rear beam .]]> culberro Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:55:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117789#msg-117789 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117789#msg-117789
Would these allow for a 5x100 disc brake conversion on the rear?]]> DanielSL Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:29:06 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117689#msg-117689 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,117689#msg-117689 culberro Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:28:52 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115783#msg-115783 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115783#msg-115783
From William Marenichs wonderful reasesrch : vw 6K9 501 477

Send money to mr.robert.culbertson at gmail dot com.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:47:46 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115782#msg-115782 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115782#msg-115782
And, where do we send money?]]> Josh Wimpey Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:34:22 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115778#msg-115778 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115778#msg-115778 Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:33:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115743#msg-115743 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115743#msg-115743 I'll be ordering hardware on Monday, and I'll be able to ship them as soon as the hardware shows up.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:19:22 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115704#msg-115704 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115704#msg-115704 Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:16:42 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115703#msg-115703 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115703#msg-115703 CPB Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:04:11 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115166#msg-115166 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115166#msg-115166 CPB Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 09 May 2017 12:24:43 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115136#msg-115136 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115136#msg-115136 DexterVW Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 04 May 2017 14:14:39 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115130#msg-115130 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,115130#msg-115130 Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 01 May 2017 16:33:46 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,113039#msg-113039 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,113039#msg-113039
But! I did find a list on Summit of 12 and 14mm studs that have a knurl diameter over 14mm. This will make it easier for those that want to use a 4X100 pattern.

-Drill out one of the threaded 14mm holes (I'd use the one opposite the small threaded hole that's used to hold the disk on) with the correct size drill for the knurl on the stud.
-Bolt the hub to a 4x100 wheel, using the one new stud location.
-Use a transfer punch or a drill guide to mark the other 3 hole locations. The small threaded hole should also be the center of one, FYI.
-Drill the 3 remaining holes with a drill press.

12mm Studs @ Summit
14mm Studs @ Summit
14mm EMPI Studs @ JBugs @ Amazon]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:36:12 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110336#msg-110336 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110336#msg-110336
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Robert, I saw on FB that you think that the mk4 spindles result in less offset than the mk2 spindles and this makes up for at least part of the 3/4" spacing. Do you have any photos showing the difference in the wheel mounting face with the mk2 vs mk4 setup? A spindle & bearing assembly with rotor flat on the ground would give you the measurement.

I have held them both in my hands and don't remember seeing much difference in assembled height/depth. but never checked.

That comment was made from memory, but I can get a flange to flange measurement this weekend (possibly) to verify.

I'll check my photogs and see what I can dig up as well.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:27:49 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110333#msg-110333 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110333#msg-110333
I have held them both in my hands and don't remember seeing much difference in assembled height/depth. but never checked.]]> Josh Wimpey Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:59:13 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110324#msg-110324 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110324#msg-110324 Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:12:08 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110281#msg-110281 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110281#msg-110281 SideburnsSteve Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:41:19 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110270#msg-110270 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110270#msg-110270
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Ok, cool. Having the wheel back a wee bit would be nice too.

Any idea the shipping to Canadia? Our peso is doing rather poorly at the moment. I bet with exchange and shipping and possible duty crap it'd be double. I just bought a 55usd part that came to 120 shipped :-(


If you're not in a huge hurry, they might be able to make it across the boarder and shipped from Canada.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:38:20 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110269#msg-110269 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110269#msg-110269
Any idea the shipping to Canadia? Our peso is doing rather poorly at the moment. I bet with exchange and shipping and possible duty crap it'd be double. I just bought a 55usd part that came to 120 shipped :-(]]> SideburnsSteve Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:15:07 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110264#msg-110264 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110264#msg-110264
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SideburnsSteve
Also, what offset rims you use to counter the wider track? And should you switch to mk3 or b3 front control arms to widen the front track also?

Thanks!

I completely missed this earlier. You can use stock offset wheels, there were no clearance issues with 14in rally tires, or 14in x 8in wheels on my car.
I swapped to the Passat arms a little while later because a set fell into my lap, but it's not necessary.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:05:26 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110260#msg-110260 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110260#msg-110260
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How many sets do you still have left? I would like to take a set.

I need to do a head count today. I should have a few sets left.

As an update. Parts should be done at the machine shop Friday.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:53:02 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110259#msg-110259 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110259#msg-110259 William Marenich Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:32:38 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110237#msg-110237 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110237#msg-110237
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SideburnsSteve
Hey, Im interested in a set of these.

This is my first post on here. Ive read posts on this forum for years, finally decided to join proper so I could post.

Im just wondering how hard it is to drill the hubs to 4X100. Ive never done anything like that, I'm guessing it has to be pretty precise. Also, what offset rims you use to counter the wider track? And should you switch to mk3 or b3 front control arms to widen the front track also?

Thanks!

The method of using the wheel as a pilot will work. Or yo can hit up your friends machine shop, or you can use a transfer punch and the wheel as a guide for the punch.

The stock mk4 hubs are a 14mm stud-bolt thing, which makes it much easier to install the 14mm studs that John mentioned. On my car I stuck with 12mm studs because I had just replaced the front wheel bearings and punched in studs at the same time. So I ended up welding the hole closed and then drilling it for the 12mm studs I already had, since drilling the fronts for 14mm studs would require new wheel bearings again.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:05:25 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110232#msg-110232 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110232#msg-110232 THanks for the info. Ive read it three times (slower each time) and I do believe I understand what you mean. I have a family friend that has a small machine shop and Im sure he has a lathe, maybe better. He takes off eh for the winter, so I know he can help me come spring time.

Golf...no, unfortunately I havent found a clean enough shell. I live in Onterrible after all, and the salt and brine they dump so generously is brutal. I do have 2 clean mk2 jettas. One is just a shell awaiting its day of glory. The other is my bastard that i abuse thoroughly (rally cross lapping etc). It has a full drivetrain swap from a mk3 2.slow with cam chip zaust blah blah close ratio gear thingy and its fun. Fresh(er) engine with built big valve head awaiting install for a bit more go power. I haven't torn a wheel off...but i could see it happening as I get more agressive with it. Im planning ahead i guess...

I gotta say, this forum is soooooo much better then vwvortex!!]]> SideburnsSteve Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:16:48 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110231#msg-110231 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110231#msg-110231
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SideburnsSteve
Hey, Im interested in a set of these.

This is my first post on here. Ive read posts on this forum for years, finally decided to join proper so I could post.

Im just wondering how hard it is to drill the hubs to 4X100. Ive never done anything like that, I'm guessing it has to be pretty precise. Also, what offset rims you use to counter the wider track? And should you switch to mk3 or b3 front control arms to widen the front track also?

Thanks!

I"ll let Culbertson answer the easy ones..He should be along as soon as he's done looking for my straight pull bellhousing he mislaid a while back.

There's a number of ways to re-drill the hubs and one easy way for a guy without a big stable mill would be to make up a bushing the you'll want a lather to make it with (lathe being easier to scare up than a mill) you make a steel bushing that fits a wheel bolt hole on the OD very well, just one.
Say its OD is 14,2mm----choose a nice easy ID for the bush, maybe 5/16 or 8mm...maybe be brave and take it to 3/8"

Bang the bush into a hole on a wheel and then bolt in a couple of other holes the wheel to the hub.
Now drill the pilit---whatever the sleeve ID was...Move the wheel/sleeve progressively around..
You're piloted.
Next get off Flea bay a "core drill" which looks like this:


No tip or point..It only can follow an existing hole...and you used the wheel/sleeve to bang those holes thru nice and square.
Chase them thru to size.

I am already thinking you'll be going to studs to this is the chance..
Why not go good studs?
Google "Bugpack 2.2" studs"...they're 14mm x 1.4 studs with a nice ball nose..super fast starting escpecially when the stud register is down a counterbored hole

You use VW bus nuts with them..
(Used these studs on everything I own since sometime last century...since I sat the the "industry standard" on serious rally cars was 14 x 1.5...--why would I think of using anything else?)


So you have a Golf or sumpin?
What you gonna do with it?]]> john vanlandingham Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:06:53 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110230#msg-110230 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,110230#msg-110230
This is my first post on here. Ive read posts on this forum for years, finally decided to join proper so I could post.

Im just wondering how hard it is to drill the hubs to 4X100. Ive never done anything like that, I'm guessing it has to be pretty precise. Also, what offset rims you use to counter the wider track? And should you switch to mk3 or b3 front control arms to widen the front track also?

Thanks!]]> SideburnsSteve Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 23 Jan 2016 16:55:32 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,109975#msg-109975 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,109975#msg-109975 ElectroTech Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:37:46 -0600 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,109973#msg-109973 Re: VW mk1/2/3 Spindle Adapters... UPGRADE inside! (tm) https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,109912,109973#msg-109973 8 sets left.]]> Robert Culbertson Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:39:16 -0600